The Future Sounds Good: Jim Beam Homegrown Announces Hamilton Date 2027
Andrew Tuck, Jim Beam Homegrown CEO, has confirmed Jim Beam Homegrown will return to Claudelands Oval in Kirikiriroa Hamilton on Saturday 3 April, 2027.
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Split Enz confirms special guests Hans Pucket to open New Zealand shows
Live Nation and Split Enz are thrilled to unveil the special guest openers on their eagerly awaited Forever Enz Tour kicking-off at Claudelands Arena on 2 May 2026.
Taking the stage for all New Zealand shows is kiwi band Hans Pucket.
Split Enz show announced for Hamilton
The Split Enz trajectory continues with Live Nation announcing an additional New Zealand show in Hamilton for their Forever Enz Tour this May.
New Zealand’s Only Dedicated Second-Hand Motorhome & Caravan Show Finds a New Home in Hamilton
The CampSaver Second-Hand Motorhome & Caravan Show is on the move to Claudelands Events Centre on 28 & 29 November 2026.
Jim Beam Homegrown announces emerging artists to perform at 2026 Festival
Jim Beam Homegrown is turning up the volume on the future of New Zealand music, announcing six breakthrough acts from 150 entries to perform on the Manuka Phuel Nexus Stage at this year’s festival at Claudelands Oval in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton.
Claudelands Bridge to transform into ‘Bridge to Homegrown’
This March, Claudelands Bridge will close to vehicles and reopen as Bridge to Homegrown, a pedestrian-only link connecting Hamilton’s central city with Jim Beam Homegrown at Claudelands Oval.
Equifest rides into Hamilton for a multi-year stay
New Zealand’s premier celebration of all things equine, Equifest, is saddling up for a new era, with Hamilton securing the festival for at least three years.
Hamilton emerges as a powerhouse for events
Hamilton is officially on trend, proving it can punch well above its weight in New Zealand’s event industry by attracting high-profile events that draw visitors from across New Zealand and beyond.
ANZ Premiership action returns to Claudelands in 2026
New faces, fierce rivalries and elite domestic netball come to Claudelands in 2026.
Claudelands gears up for a monster day of kiwi music with second lineup drop for Jim Beam Homegrown
Jim Beam Homegrown has just added even more monumental talent to an already stacked 2026 lineup. Mark your calendars for Saturday, 14 March, because Claudelands is about to transform into the biggest one-day Kiwi music festival!
Silver Ferns name 14-strong squad for 2025 Constellation Cup vs the Diamonds
A 14-player Silver Ferns squad has been named for the 2025 Constellation Cup against Australia's Diamonds ahead of sold-out Hamilton game in at Claudelands on 26 October.
Hamilton: A proven powerhouse for events
Hamilton is proving its strength as a national events powerhouse.
Through H3, the city continues to host high-impact events while positioning itself for future growth, especially as New Zealand doubles down on the many benefits events bring to our communities, economy, and international reputation.
Jim Beam Homegrown 2026 brings big names to Claudelands Oval
Brace yourself New Zealand, Jim Beam Homegrown is returning to its roots in the Mighty Waikato and is now BIGGER than ever!
2025/2026 Silver Ferns Squad announced
Netball New Zealand has confirmed the 2025/2026 Silver Ferns Squad ahead of Constellation Cup fixtures.
Bill Bailey is back at Claudelands with an all-new show
Following a hugely successful sold-out tour in 2023, award-winning UK comedian, musician and actor Bill Bailey is heading back to Claudelands on 23 November 2025 with his brand-new show Vaudevillean.